Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 6.33 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 8.09 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 5.00 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market Analysis
The Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market size is estimated at USD 6.33 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 8.09 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Last-mile delivery in the Netherlands has progressed to the next level, demonstrating to the rest of the world that goods can be carried to varied areas with ease without the use of large trucks. In addition, sustainability is emerging as a major factor across all industries. To maintain a low carbon footprint, most service providers are employing smaller vehicles, such as electric cargo bikes, unmanned electric vehicles, etc. For instance, in 2021, DPD Netherlands completed a five-day trial of the latest unmanned autonomous delivery vehicle from Estonian innovator Cleveron
The COVID-19 pandemic caused worldwide lockdowns, disrupted commercial activities, and challenged the economy but created widespread opportunities for the last-mile delivery market. In addition, the pandemic resulted in a consumer shift, causing a surge in e-commerce retail sales. This further fueled the powerful opportunity for logistics industrialists to push through real and lasting change. Since the coronavirus outbreak, the volume of online orders and frequency of orders from Dutch families has increased dramatically.
Meanwhile, in 2022, the Netherlands saw unprecedented growth in last-mile delivery; the growing e-commerce sales and online grocery sales are the major drivers of last-mile delivery services in the country. Moreover, the country designed last-mile city hubs to increase route efficiency. This concept aimed at reducing the number of kilometers driven (i.e., the number of vehicles in cities) by better bundling parcels outside of city centers. Utilization of these city centers further ensures 100% emission-free last-mile delivery. Thus, the country is focusing on innovation in the market to meet the growing demand from end users.
Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market Trends
Increase in Online Grocery Sales Driving the Market Growth
The Netherlands is home to plenty of grocery delivery services, and Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS, Coop, etc., are some of the major online grocery shopping sites in the country. In addition, the pandemic fostered the demand for online grocery channels, which was majorly driven by changes in consumer behavior. Also, this shift further resulted in record growth of the competitive landscape as new players flooded the market, often backed by large investors.
Moreover, online grocery sales are witnessing significant growth in the Netherlands; according to industry experts, the country stands next to the United Kingdom and France in the European countries, where most of the consumers are willing to shop for online groceries from the advanced markets.
Meanwhile, to meet the growing demand from consumers, most of the players in the market are planning expansions. For instance, in September 2021, Picnic, an online grocery service based in the Netherlands, raised more than USD 706 million in funding to expedite its expansion strategies. Moreover, as per industry sources, in 2022, the Netherlands generated more than USD 6.7 billion in the online food sales market, from which more than 60% is contributed from online grocery sales. Thus, the growing online food sales require a huge last-mile delivery network support to meet consumer expectations, further driving the last-mile delivery market in the country.
Developing E-commerce Industry Fueling the Demand for Last Mile Logistics
The Netherlands witnessing significant growth in e-commerce sales, which was majorly driven by the pandemic-affected consumer shift. In 2021, as per the Dutch National Ecommerce Association study online spending was stronger when compared to the previous year. In 2021, the pandemic triggered online sales to experience a growth rate of more than 15% when compared to 2020.
Meanwhile, in the first half of 2022, consumers in the Netherlands spent more than USD 17 billion on e-commerce sales, which was up by nearly 9% when compared to the same period a year earlier. A rise in online sales of services mostly supported the growth. Moreover, in H1 2022, in total, Dutch consumers made 168 million purchases online.
On the other hand, the country’s retail sector also witnessed a significant number of sales; in February 2023, online retail turnover increased by more than 6% when compared to the same periods of the previous year. In addition, web shops recorded a turnover increase of 11%, and their core activity is selling goods and services over the Internet. Meanwhile, e-commerce sales majorly depend on delivery price and speed. Thus, the growing e-commerce sales will drive the demand for last-mile service providers in the country.
Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Industry Overview
The last mile delivery market of the Netherlands is fragmented in nature, with a mix of global and local players, which makes the sector highly competitive. Some of the strong players in the country include PostNL, DHL, Geodis, DPD, and UPS. The pandemic has improved the industry as there were lockdown restrictions imposed across the country.
Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market Leaders
PostNL
DHL
DPD
UPS
GEODIS
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market News
November 2022: DPD Netherlands (a parcel delivery company) announced the acquisition of Cool Runnings Transport BV. This acquisition is in line with DPD Netherlands’ strategy to expand in the food and healthcare market.
July 2023: LOGISTEED has announced that it has concluded a share transfer agreement to acquire all shares of Dutch logistics company Van den Bos & van Daalen Materieel B.V. (“Bos Daalen”).
Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Deliverables
1.2 Study Assumptions
1.3 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 Analysis Methodology
2.2 Research Phases
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS AND DYNAMICS
4.1 Current Market Scenario
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Drivers
4.2.1.1 Growing Online Grocery Sales Driving the Market
4.2.1.2 E-Commerce Fueling the Market Growth
4.2.2 Restraints
4.2.2.1 Lack of Transparency
4.2.2.2 High Delivery Costs
4.2.3 Opportunities
4.2.3.1 Adoption of Drones and Delivery Bots
4.2.3.2 Smart Tracking Technology
4.3 Insights on Technological Trends
4.4 Insights on E-Commerce Industry
4.5 Insights on Trucking Industry
4.6 Insights on Warehousing and Distribution Centers
4.7 Insights on Refrigerated Last Mile Delivery
4.8 Insights on Return Logistics
4.9 Insights on Deliveries during Festive season
4.10 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.10.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.10.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
4.10.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.10.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.10.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.11 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 By Service
5.1.1 B2B (Business-to-Business)
5.1.2 B2C (Business-to-Consumer)
5.1.3 C2C (Customer-to-Customer)
5.2 By Delivery Mode
5.2.1 Regular Delivery
5.2.2 Same-day Delivery
5.2.3 Express Delivery
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Market Concentration Overview
6.2 Company Profiles
6.2.1 PostNL
6.2.2 DHL
6.2.3 DB Schenker
6.2.4 DPD
6.2.5 UPS
6.2.6 General Logistics Systems
6.2.7 GEODIS
6.2.8 FedEx
6.2.9 LAST MILE LOGISTICS BV
6.2.10 Dynalogic
6.2.11 Instabox
6.2.12 Rhenus Group*
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
8. APPENDIX
Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Industry Segmentation
Last-mile delivery refers to the last leg of logistics operations. A product’s journey from a warehouse to the doorstep of the end customer. This last step of the delivery process is most critical and should be well-managed for speedy shipping. A complete background analysis of the Netherlands’ last-mile delivery market, including the assessment of the economy and contribution of sectors in the economy, market overview, market size estimation for key segments, and emerging trends in the market segments, market dynamics, and geographical trends, is included in the report.
The Netherlands’ last mile delivery market is segmented by service (B2B, B2C, C2C) and by delivery mode (regular delivery, same-day delivery, express delivery).
The report offers market size and forecasts in values (USD) for all the above segments.
| By Service | |
| B2B (Business-to-Business) | |
| B2C (Business-to-Consumer) | |
| C2C (Customer-to-Customer) |
| By Delivery Mode | |
| Regular Delivery | |
| Same-day Delivery | |
| Express Delivery |
Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market Research Faqs
How big is the Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market?
The Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market size is expected to reach USD 6.33 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5% to reach USD 8.09 billion by 2029.
What is the current Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market size?
In 2024, the Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market size is expected to reach USD 6.33 billion.
Who are the key players in Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market?
PostNL, DHL, DPD, UPS and GEODIS are the major companies operating in the Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market.
What years does this Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market size was estimated at USD 6.03 billion. The report covers the Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Netherlands Last Mile Delivery Industry Report
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